Cultural Technology Development Class Schedule | Lauren Addario |MART 435/535
January 18 Class 1 at NMHU Orientation and Training
AmeriCorps payroll explained, review syllabus and class schedule,
Returning members explain to new members the AmeriCorps philosophy of service within cultural institutions, "Improving community through technology, one museum at a time"
Judging MLK contest for NM Corrections Department, who would like to be on the panel?
Professional Development- How have you changed as a result of your experience. Some tips and discussion
Assignment:
http://colleendilen.com/2011/01/13/curator-2-0-the-new-duties-of-an-evolving-occupation/
New members, set up your blog What are your personal goals for member service?
Returning members reflect on MLK service day. What did it mean to you and how will you incorporate service into your daily lives beyond MLK day?
January 25 Class 2 Online
Online class: review Curator 2.0. Be prepared to discuss your roles as members of your institution with a unique skill-set.
Assignment: Read http://colleendilen.com/2010/11/05/how-social-media-transforms-us-from-managers-into-leaders/
writing/blogging about service. Documenting your experience
February 1 Class 3 rescheduled to online because of inclement weather
Discussion about reading. How are you becoming a leader? Remember your final projects from last semester!
February 8 Class 4 Online
What's happening? Bring problems/solutions to the class for brainstorming session. Think about solutions and how to implement them! Heads up, this topic will be your midterm.
Assignment: Reading: Design Thinking. Designing for the behaviors of your visitors.
February 15 Class 5 NMHU- Andrew in class presentation about navigating between creativity and client.
Discussion about reading. Working in teams and delegating responsibilities to meet deliverable deadlines. What has your experience been?
Professional accountability. Organizing and scheduling. The arc of a project. Keeping it all together and on track.
Assignment: blog about your professional successes and failures. Give at least one example of each. How are you making the transition from a student to a professional? Reference Andrew's reading in your blog next week.
February 22 Class 6 online
Discuss professional practices.
March 1 Class 7 NMHU
What's the solution? Each individual will to talk about 3 constraints in your work environment (design or otherwise) and propose possible solutions for each. Remember Design Thinking. Re-read it if necessary! Remember Andrew's article too!
Midterm assignment: Detail your 3 constraints in writing and write at least two possible solutions for each. Your paper should be 3-5 pages. Please make it a text document and email it to me no later than March 8, BEFORE class.
March 8 Class 8 online
Midterm papers due
Assignment: Blog and reflect on your experience so far
March 15 Spring Break
March 22 Class 9 NMHU
Guest speaker, mock interviews, portfolio development, life after AmeriCorps
Reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arianna-huffington/museums-20-what-happens-w_b_801372.html
March 29 Class 10 Online
Discussion What does a successful museum visit look like?
Assignment: Blog about how your museum/institution is addressing social networking. Are they using it? Is it effective? What would you do to change it?
April 5 Class 11 NMHU
Museums and the Web. Representing the NMHU AmeriCorps/internship experience.
April 12 Class 12 online
Debrief about M&W experience
April 19 Class 13 NMHU
Preparing to end your term of service. The "job opportunities class".
Assignment: Blog/reflect upon your AmeriCorps term of service. What will you do next?
April 26 Class 14 Online
TBD
May 3 Class 15 NMHU
Guest speaker